W.W. Davis' rare book on the 1799 Fries Rebellion has at last been republished. Davis wrote his story in 1858 when several eyewitnesses were still alive to be interviewed.
The rebellion was led by local German settlers who feared a return to the oppression they had left in Europe. The 1798 tax, often known as the "Window Tax" was the first federal tax on houses, buildings and slaves. Because of the protests, Upper Bucks and Northampton counties became the center of national attention. The arrest of a few of the leaders of the tax protest roused John Fries and his German speaking neighbors who rescued their friends from the federal marshals at Bethlehem. Eventually the militia was sent to arrest the leaders of the rebellion, who were taken to Philadelphia and jailed. After two long trials Fries and two others were sentenced to be hung. President John Adams pardoned them before the execution could be carried out.
This 120 page book with every-name index, soft cover bound, is $15.00 plus 6% tax and handling/mailing costs of $2.00 (total $17.90). Add $0.75 mailing cost for each additional book. Call 215-795-2149 to order or write to Adams Apple Press, Box E, Bedminster, PA 18910. Fax 215-795-2694 email padam@voicenet.com
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